Sheila A. Tesch, age 76 of Beaver Dam, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 16, 2019.

A memorial gathering for Sheila will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services, 135 Keller Blvd, Beaver Dam, from 6:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 7:00 p.m with Chaplain Dennis Richards officiating.

Sheila was born in Horicon on September 6, 1943, the daughter of Lillian (Fritz) and Milton Schessow Sr.  On September 29, 1962, she was united in marriage to Douglas Tesch in Horicon. Sheila was an avid bowler for many years and a sports fanatic. She also enjoyed traveling, cooking, and baking.  Later in life, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sheila was a member of First Ev. Lutheran Church in Beaver Dam and also a longtime supporter of The Arc of Dodge County.

Sheila is surived by her husband, Douglas of Beaver Dam; children, Kurt (Lisa) Tesch of Beaver Dam, Kim (John) Neumann of Beaver Dam, and Kevin Tesch of North Fond du Lac; grandchildren, Bethany (Skyler) Emler, Caitlin (David Zabel) Neumann, Danielle Tesch, Andrew (Jeni Tyjeski) Tesch; great-grandchildren, Elsa, Ainsley, and Keaton Emler; siblings, Lili (Wayne) Zamzow of Beaver Dam, Milton (Judy) Schessow Jr., of Beaver Dam, Darlene (Lester) Pegelow of Horicon; sister-in-law, Eileen Schessow of Beaver Dam; and further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Mary Shessow; siblings, Dennis Schessow and Janet Polzin; step-sister, Annette Hoyer; faithful companion, Zoe; and other relatives.

Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services in Beaver Dam is honored to be serving the family.